Golden Triangle Tour with Varanasi
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The Tour in Glance
India is one of the world’s most colorful, and cultural destinations. Golden Triangle tour which covers Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra is the shortest and most fascinating tour concerning North India. The Golden Triangle is a popular tourist circuit that takes in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. If you look at a map, these three cities form a roughly equilateral triangle, which has been named “golden” due to the abundance of cultural and historical sights that can be found there.
Delhi is the starting of the Golden Triangle, which is popular for the marvelous architecture of historical monuments, Mughal gardens, and memorials. The next stepping stone is the “home of heritage sites – Agra” which fascinates travelers with the astounding beauty of the Taj Mahal which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then move towards the third leg of the Golden Triangle and explore the pink city – Jaipur that perfectly showcases the hospitality of Rajasthan.
Enjoy a spiritual interlude with India .Candle-lit rituals on the River Ganges in Varanasi.
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- Accommodation for a total of 07 nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program by air-conditioned Vehicle
- English/Language ( of your choice) speaking local guide/accompanying Guide for sightseeing as per the program.
- All entrance fees to the monuments as mentioned in the program.
- Dinner with Local Folk Dance performance by local artists in Jaipur.
- Cycle rickshaw ride in the local bazaar in Delhi & boat ride at River Ganges in Varanasi.
- All presently applicable taxes including the GST charges levied recently by the Government.
- International / Domestic Airfare/Visa Fees.
- Meals not mentioned, unless specified.
- All personal expenses such as tips, beverages, laundry, trip cancellation, personal insurance, gratuities, excess baggage fees.
- Early check-in/late check-out .
- Any additional expenses due to unforeseen problems like a natural disaster, war or strikes, cancellation or misconnection of flights, or a last-minute change of timings, etc.
- Any other service, which has not been specified as "included"
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Delhi airport and after your immigration clearance and baggage collection and afterwards while coming out of Airport EXIT Gate, you will be met and greeted there by our office representative and will be transferred to your hotel. Hotel standard check in time : 1400 Hrs.
Delhi: is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Having been the capital of several empires in ancient India, Delhi was a major city in the old trade routes from northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. As the seat of the Government of India, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India.
Check in at hotel and rest of the day is free for relaxation cum your own activities.
Stay : Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Not applicable
After breakfast , proceed for a full-day private tour, with a guide in English (or language of your choice ) speaking . Visit fascinating Old Delhi for a cultural immersion in this beautiful historic city. Drive past Red Fort and Jama Masjid : The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is one of Delhi's top tourist sights. A brilliant red sandstone fort built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (who also built Agra's Taj Mahal) as his ruling palace. Enjoy Rickshaw ride, passing through the Chandni Chowk market (where craftsmen sell their wares ) and through the narrow streets of old Delhi where you will come across the the fusion of current traditions and heritage that were built there. The ride terminates at Jama Masjid mosque which is one of Asia’s largest mosques with its marble domes and splendor minarets. Continue to Raj Ghat (where Gandhiji was cremated).
Continue your visit to main temple of Sikhism in Delhi: Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, which was originally a palace and has a peculiar golden dome. During the temple visit, the opportunity to participate in food preparation ( subject to time availability) in the communal kitchen run by Gurdwara Committee.
Afternoon, continue with tour of New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The division between New and Old Delhi is the division between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. The division in the walled city and New Delhi also marks the division in the lifestyles. The walled city is all tradition where one will be able to glean a past lifestyle in all its facets colours and spells. New Delhi in contrast, is a city trying to live up to the best of 21st century standards. Drive past India Gate, Government buildings, visit Qutub Minar .
Qutub Minar : also spelled Qutub Minar or Qutab Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world and an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. The Qutub Minar and its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stay : Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
After Breakfast , proceed to heritage city of Jaipur.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.
Jaipur: is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan in Northern India. It was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom the city is named. Jaipur is known as the Pink City of India and well known for its beautiful carpets, enamelled ornaments, precious and semi-precious stones, brass ornaments and many other arts and crafts”.
Evening at leisure for personal activities or if time permits, visit to famous The Laxmi Narayan Temple is commonly known as the Birla Temple . . There is a magnificent museum which exhibits the ancestral possessions of the Birla family.
Stay : Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Amer Fort with Elephant Ride. Enroute to Amer Fort , brief stop at Palace on winds ( Hawa Mahal) to have photo shoot and glimpses of this Wind Palace. Amer Fort is approximate 10 Kms from Jaipur and is the ancient capital of Jaipur. Fort palace was constructed in 1652 by King Mansingh and later extended and completed by King Jai Singh. Erected on a vast hill, the citadel and its fort were intended to protect the ancient capital of the state of Jaipur. You will get there on the back of an elephant. Explore the majestic Amer Fort. You will be able to visit the various rooms, the inner courtyards, the rooms of public hearings, the Mughal gardens with its star-shaped flower beds. In addition, Amber Fort offers panoramic views of Lake Maota. After your visit, return down the hill through Jeep. Take out some some time to do shopping of Handicrafts before proceeding further to City Palace, if interested to carry some souvenirs from this city.
City Palace is one of the major landmarks in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. In the Palace complex visit Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. Visit to Observatory or Jantar Mantar. It is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. Whose passion for science, engineering, and astronomy prompted him to construct this complex of fourteen scientific instruments. It’s been over 200 years since they were first constructed, these fourteen structures can still accurately measure time; predict eclipses, and track stars and planets in their orbits.
Apart, Handicrafts, Jaipur is also famous for stones and Gems. If interested, one may visit to one of the Handicraft stores for local handicrafts or hand-woven carpets or stone and Gems place to buy or shop around.
Later, proceed for Dinner at one of the old heritage palaces to see the cultural dance performance.
Stay : Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
After breakfast in morning, drive to Agra.
Agra : Situated on the bank of River Yamuna, the city is famous for being the capital of the Mughal emperors from 1526 to 1658. It is a major tourist destination for its many Mughal-era buildings such as TAJ Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, all three of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Today visit the incredible Taj Mahal by sunrise (UNESCO), a white marble mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his Empress Mumtaz. The construction of this monument of love is believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. The white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. It is also termed as monument of love and remains closed on every Friday.
And the mythical Red Fort of Agra (UNESCO), symbol of the power and artistic influence of the Mughal dynasty standing on the banks of the Yamuna, a tributary of the Ganges. The Agra Fort is one of the most important and robustly built strongholds of the Mughals, built at the bank of River Yamuna, is situated in the center of the town. Various styles of the architecture are evident within the fort and demonstrate the love of Mughal Emperors towards building beautiful monuments. It is the seat and the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations. Agra is known for its fabulous marble and soft stone inlay work. The Mughals were great patrons of Arts and Crafts.
Stay : Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Early breakfast, in time proceed to Agra railway station to connect Vandey Bharat Train (20176)
Agra Departure 0600 Hrs à Arrival Varanasi 1300 Hrs
Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in at hotel. Lunch at your own. Later early evening explores the city walking and enjoy a rickshaw ride and then deboard from Rickshaw and witnesses the religious ceremony on the Hindu holiest river – The Ganges. Participate in the Holi prayer, which is quite interesting. After visit return to hotel.
Note :- Vandey Bharat not run on Friday
Early morning at 0500 Hrs: Proceed to experience Boat Ride on holy River Ganges. While you return from Boat ride, enroute to hotel may visit Bharat Mata temple, Durga temple and the Tulsi Manas Temple and Benares Hindu University. Breakfast at hotel. After Breakfast proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, one of the top four Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in the world where the Buddha gave his first sermon. Buddhists look upon India as the land of Buddha which makes Sarnath a popular tourist attraction. Visit the Archaeological Museum (Closed on Friday’s), Ashoka Pillar and the Chinese Buddhist Temple. Lunch at your own. Afternoon, return to Varanasi. Time free for shopping and visiting various Ghats. Varanasi is famous for Silk. You can find world class quality silk. After shopping, time free for relaxation.
Stay : Overnight at Hotel
Meals : Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel.
In time Check out transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi international airport
